Account for the following:(i) Bond angle in NH4+ is higher than that i

1.	Account for the following:(i) Bond angle in NH4+ is higher than that in NH3.(ii) ICl is more reactive than 12
Answer» (i) In NH₄⁺, all are bond pairs whereas in ammonia the lone pair of electron on nitrogen repels the bond pairs and reduces the bond angle. (ii) I-Cl bond is weaker than I-l bond /low bond dissociation enthalpy in I-Cl

Account for the following:(i) Bond angle in NH4+ is higher than that in NH3.(ii) ICl is more reactive than 12

Answer»

(i) In NH₄⁺, all are bond pairs whereas in ammonia the lone pair of electron on nitrogen repels the bond pairs and reduces the bond angle.

(ii) I-Cl bond is weaker than I-l bond /low bond dissociation enthalpy in I-Cl